The man who did the most to fight the U.S. government policy of Indian removal was B) John Ross. Here's why:
1. John Ross was a Cherokee leader who staunchly opposed the Indian Removal Act of 1830, which led to the forced relocation of Native American tribes, including the Cherokee, from their ancestral lands in the southeastern United States to Indian Territory (present-day Oklahoma).
2. He fought against the removal policy through legal means, advocating for the Cherokee Nation's sovereignty and rights. Ross and other Cherokees took their case to the Supreme Court, leading to the famous case Worcester v. Georgia in 1832.
3. In Worcester v. Georgia, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Cherokee Nation, declaring that the state of Georgia had no jurisdiction over Cherokee lands. Despite this ruling, President Andrew Jackson disregarded the decision and proceeded with the removal of Native American tribes, leading to the tragic Trail of Tears.
4. John Ross's unwavering dedication to protecting his people's rights and lands made him a key figure in resisting the U.S. government's policy of Indian removal during that time.
Therefore, John Ross, as a Cherokee leader who fought against the forced relocation of Native American tribes, stands out as the individual who did the most to oppose the U.S. government's Indian removal policy.
